November 25: Guest Chef Night at Old Ironsides. 49ers vs. Redskins, free music and $5 dinner. For the deets: Old Ironsides

November 28: 20th Annual Run to Feed the Hungry. 10k Run and 5k Run/Walk. Help raise funds for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Additional info: Run to Feed the Hungry

January 8: "The Naked Chef", Jamie Oliver, will be rolling into town. As part of his food revolution, his Big Rig crew will be in Sac for a month offering "Learn to Teach" classes to area chefs and "Learn to Cook" classes for food lovers of all ages. For more info: Sactown Magazine